Eugene C. Anderson

by Midland Daily News

Published 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Eugene C. Anderson, 85, of Midland, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at his home. He was born on April 28, 1924, in New Lisbon, Wisc., son of the late Barney and Mary (Mead) Anderson. Eugene married the former Willie Mae Hill on June 2, 1952, in Birmingham Ala.

Eugene served with the U.S. Air Force in World War II and the Korean War, and was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the military after 28 years of service and worked for the government (FAA) as radar chief for Tri City Airport and Detroit Metro Airport.

Eugene and his family traveled all over the world and this country while he was in the military. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather, and will be missed by all.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Willie Mae; two sons, Gerald "Jerry" and Robert Anderson, both of Midland; one brother, Jack Anderson of Calif.; two sisters, Sandy Anderson of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary Ann of Milwaukee, Wisc.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson. In addition to his parents, Eugene was predeceased by one brother and four sisters.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, from the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Pastor John Pohanka will officiate with a 1 p.m. entombment at Chapel Hill Mausoleum in Freeland. Eugene's family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the charity of their choice in Eugene's memory. If you are unable to visit with the family in person you may send your condolences through www.waresmithwoolever.com.